Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says he’s heading to Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran "
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POTUS states that Iran will never have a nuclear bomb, that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to tankers with no tolls, the US will take out the nuclear stockpile and no money will change hands, unlike the Obana Deal. Thus far so good, lets see the details, the devil is in the small print. Trust but Verify as Reagan stated many times about the USSR.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.14pm post the following, " Extremely dangerous': UK condemns Russia after drone hits Romania "
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Strong words of condemnation are fine, the Russian Bear does not care, its leader, President Putin is a WAR CRIMINAL, it does not matter how much Trump appeas him, Putin wants the Russian Empire back, he is an Imperialist, he wants the Baltic States back and Poland. NATO must DO SOMETHING before Putin starts WW3. The NATO allies should send fighter jets to the Ukraine, draw a line in the sand.
Guardian: Reports in its 3.36pm post the following, " The draft Trump has shared is not vastly different to the one that has been circulating across the Middle East for days, under which the strait of Hormuz would be opened to commercial shipping, the US blockade of Iranian ports would by lifted and Iran would be given access to as much as $12bn (£9bn) in frozen assets "
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The idea of giving 12 billion to Tehran should stop the deal in its tracks. Trump has complained about Obama's Iran deal giving billions to Iran. President Trump promised this would not happen, has Trump turned chicken again. The Tehran Regime will spend the money on funding its terrorists Allies in the Region and World wide. The Hawks in the US Congress should oppose such a deal, its a present to a terrorist Regime. One hopes that Israel will oppose the deal. Trump is a TACO President and weak.
Update: Sky News reports in its 3.26pm post that a deal has been agreed by the US and Iran 3 days ago, but both Tehran and Washington D.C have been slow to sign, the deal gives the ceasefire an extension of 60 days and opens the Strait of Hormuz, but leaves the Nuclear stockpile of Iran for later talks. If confirmed, thus would be a strategic defeat for Trump, sets the conditions pre War, and this blog will state that Iran will never give up its nuclear stockpile, its their future security. The US hawks will be appalled, Israel will be very concerned about its security. A major failure for Trump and the US. The Democrats will have field day before the Mid Terms. Trump really is chicken, TACO is confirmed.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, wrote in a post on X that Iran’s red lines include the country’s right to enrich uranium, maintain stockpiles of enriched uranium and control the Strait of Hormuz "
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These conditions the Trump Oval could never accept, it would make Trump a BIG LOSER in US and World Terms. Is Tehran trying to sink any memorandum of Understanding before any deal. Are the hardliners trying to assert control of the process, they also want the US to lift sanctions. The US hawks, Republicans in the US Congress would oppose such a deal and the Democrats would have a field day before the Mid Terms. Trump must consider bombing Iran again. The 2028 Presidential cycle will start soon, VP Vance must be worried about his chances of winning.
The Times ( Hard Copy): Reports that Allies of Sir Tony Blair have stated that the criticism of Blair's critic of Starmer Government have put fire in his belly.
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Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting , candidates for the Labour Leadership have been critical of Blair. Burnham and Streeting have stated that Blair does not mention inequality of today in his critic. The candidates have to grow up, since the dawn of time there have been poor people, even with the welfare state there is poor people, its catches them in a welfare prison, more easier life on welfare than searching for jobs that do not exist because of Labour tax hikes or the future with AI. Labour will destroy welfare, ironic since they created it in the first place.
Sky News: Reports in its 4.48am post the following, " Iran targets US airbase "
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How will Trump Oval react, it will depend if there are any injuries or deaths at the US base. The ceasefire is very fragile, it really depends if the sides want a deal, or is this shadow boxing before a return to War?
BBC News: Reports the following, " The US military has carried out new strikes on Iran "
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If Iran does not react then they are desperate for a deal as Trump always states, the article notes that any tanker that pays a toll fee to Iran will come under US sanctions. Thus who will blink first, an ERRATIC President Trump or Tehran. That is a tricky question, today will be interesting!
BBC News: Reports " US President Donald Trump has said he is "not satisfied" yet with the terms of the deal being negotiated with Iran. "
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Thus we know less than this morning, the Cabinet Meeting was ALL PR. The two sides are playing games, neither wants to look weak, Tehran has to worry about Regime supporters and Trump is worried about the Mid Terms in November. Neither side should over play their hand or we will back to bombing by the US and drone strikes by Iran.
Daily Mail: ( Hard Copy ) Reports that Sir Tony Blair is highly critical of the Starmer Government. The former PM states that Britain is heading towards relegation and Labour has gone to its comfort zone on the left and is to anti business, and hikes taxes to support welfare.
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The Labour Party won't listen to a very successful Labour PM and leader. The Party has gone left, it feels morally superior to everyone else. They will never cut welfare as Labour members are to left wing, also we have an unofficial Leadership contest going on. Starmer in political terms is a dodo, whistling pass the political graveyard. Wes Streeting is seen as to much of Blair supporter, why Andy Burnham if he wins Makerfield by election is seen as best suited by Labour members. They won't listen to Blair after Iraq.
Guardian: Reports in its 1.35pm post the following, " Iran says draft US deal would reopen Hormuz shipping "
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Thus we have the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, what about Iran's nuclear stockpile, in some respects thar is equal important to the US and Israel, and what concessions does the US give Iran give, no more blockade of ships, as to allow free movement of tankers and no US ships close to Iran, we shall what else comes out today.
Sky News Reports in its 3.44pm post that the White House has denied the story on Iranian TV, that the Memorandum of Understanding agrees to opening the Strait of Hormuz, and the US removing forces and lifting the Blockade. It is a matter of perspective.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.45am post the following, " Trump to meet cabinet with Iran talks at crucial stage "
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The a new location for the meeting, it was originally Camp David, no press there. Thus the President will update the meeting on current Iran talks and any sticking points in the talks. Following the meeting there should be an update and leaks. Interesting day ahead!
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump convenes rare Camp David Cabinet meeting as Iran deal pressure grows "
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Thus one hopes this is a REAL meeting, not just for PR. One assumes that Trump wants the real views of the Cabinet on the proposed peace deal, the main points are a 60 day extension to the ceasefire, the US and Iran will lift the Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, further talks on Iran's nuclear stockpile, talks on lifting US sanctions on Iran, ceasefire in Lebanon. Also unfreezeing Iranian assets in banks. This lack of specifics on the nuclear stockpile could cause problems with hawkish Republicans. Trump wants Gulf States to join the Abraham Accords, they would recognise Israel. This could cause problems in the Arab/Muslim States. Thus the World waits to see if there is a peace DEAL.
Sky News: Reports in its 12.49pm post the following, " Iran 'will leave no act of aggression unanswered' after US launches fresh strikes "
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Iran should know terrorism, its the chief exporter of terror in the Middle East and around the World. It was behind the US Marine Barracks bombing in Lebanon in 1983, and other crimes around the world. The US action was a matter of self defence, Iranian actions are threat to ships passing in the Strait of Hormuz, the US action was against threats to the US Navy and its troops. The ceasfire is still on, we are waiting to see if Iran and the US sign a memorandum of Understanding as to close the war.
BBC News: Reports the following, " US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran "
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This is an interesting move by the US, one assumes that the Trump Oval gave approval for the attack while a ceasefire is in place with Iran. The sets a dilemma for Tehran, do they react or let it pass. If they do not act it means that a memorandum of Understanding could come quite soon and is seen as a win for Tehran. The Memorandum opens the Strait of Hormuz and leaves the Nuclear stockpile issue in till later. On the other hand should they act, it means they have nothing to lose. Interesting few hours ahead.
Guardian: Reports in its 1.41pm post the following, " Trump suggests Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign Abraham accords as part of Iran peace deal "
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Sometimes this blog thinks POTUS is just nuts, Arab States have to worry about the Arab Street. The feeling there is that the Palestinians should have a STATE or the chance of one in Gaza and the West Bank. Is Trump trying to sink any deal with Iran, the blowback from Republicans and even Democrats has been severe, does Trump want to go back to bombing Iran. How can the Master of the Art of the Deal Deal be so out of it, unless a strategic move, one does wonder.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.19am post the following, " Trump: 'Iran peace will either be a great deal or no deal - and better than Obama's' "
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Trump is obsessed with Barack Obama, he spent most of his first campaign on the LIE that Obama was not born in the US. Thus Trump wants to show that he can get a better deal than Obama. The new deal still leaves Iran with its nuclear stockpile, and more talks, Tehran will play that out for ages, in time for 2028 Presidential cycle. The Tehran Regime know now that they can wreck the Western economy, by closing down the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump is a chicken, who will not follow through with threats.
Noted: Reagan on Netflix is a great movie, Trump 47 should watch it and learn how to be a great President.
BBC News: Reports the following, " Deal with US not imminent, Iran says "
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The Trump Oval is getting blowback, the more hawkish Republicans, the old Reagan Republicans, are not happy with the proposed deal, they see TACO President selling out to Iran, at the end of the day Iran still has its nuclear stockpile, they will never give that up! CHICKEN Trump is no Reagan, he has learned nothing from the Gipper. Trump has no Presidential Credibility.
Guardian: Reports in its 7.33pm post the following, " If I have make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one,' "
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Trump is a weak President who did not sell the War to US voters. BUSH 43 did with the Iraq war, and was supported by the US Congress. Thus no support for Trump when the war become a stand off, gas prices have risen, also inflation from the War has driven other prices. The Mid Terms are coming, the Democrats could take the House, they will impeach Trump again, and then 2028 cycle starts.
Sky News: Reports in its 3.15pm post the following, " Trump: We won't rush into a deal because time is on our side "
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Is POTUS Feering a backlash from his DEAL with Iran with his fellow Republicans in the US Congress, they have started to complain already, all he is getting is the Strait of Hormuz opened, this was the case before the war. The idea that Iran will give up its nuclear stockpile is a BIG CON by Tehran. They will play Trump, he is desperate to finish the WAR, he wants to be seen as a winner, not a fool. Trump has lost his Presidential Credibility over Iran, they will be the winners, keeping their nuclear stockpile or dust as called by Trump.
BBC News: Reports in its 8.30am post the following, " Significant progress made, but not final - Rubio says, hinting more updates coming today "
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The proposed deal includes an extension of the 60 day ceasefire, free access to the Strait of Hormuz, end of US blockade of Iran, further talks on Iran's nuclear stockpile. The Memorandum, deal will take months, Iran will not give up its nuclear stockpile, so what was the point of the WAR, Tactical a success, strategic open to question, Iran now knows it can upturn the Western economy by just closing the Strait, a knife to the throat of the West. Presidential Credibility has been shattered, POTUS is a lame duck President, he just does not know that fact.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.37pm post the following, " Trump says deal details 'will be announced shortly' - and Strait of Hormuz 'will be opened' "
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There is no mention of Iran's nuclear stockpile or dust as called by POTUS, just the Strait of Hormuz, Trump really is a TACO President. Trump has no Presidential Credibility left, he is a chicken, one is surprised that Israel went along with such a deal that is a threat to them in the future! The Democrats and never Trump supporters will have a field day with the agreement. The Gulf States and the West will suffer because of the deal.
Guardian: Reports the the following, " Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal......US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anew "
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This blog is betting that POTUS will go TACO, what concessions will he give Iran, keeping their nuclear stockpile or control of the Strait of Hormuz. Cowardice in the face of the enemy will shatter Presidential Credibility. The US VP will have to explain this in the 2028 cycle, Reagan and JFK are turning in their graves if Trump gives concessions.
BBC News: Reports the following, " US President Donald Trump has said Iran is "getting a lot closer" to reaching an agreement with the US on the war, "
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The above is an interesting development, this blog was expecting an US attack on Iran as Trump failed to attend his son's 2nd wedding. Let's see what happens, deals can fall apart, will Tehran give up its nuclear stockpile or dust as called by POTUS. Then there is the Strait of Hormuz, will Iran allow free access to tankers! Time will tell.
Sky News: Reports in 5.15pm post the following, " Iran 'dying to make a deal', Trump says "
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It does not matter how many times Trump says above, it does not make it true in the real world. There is still the problem of Tehran's nuclear stockpile or dust as Trump calls it, also that Tehran wants to charge a fee for tankers using the Strait of Hormuz, this is something the World cannot afford. The US has to win and be seen to win the Iran War, no spinning defeat as a victory.
Fox News: Reports in its latest post the following, " No Iran, US deal reached yet, gaps narrow in Trump nuclear negotiations: report "
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As the post points out the main sticking points are Tehran's nuclear stockpile or dust as called by Trump and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump Oval has to win on these points or the WAR will be seen as a strategic mistake even if on the Tactical level the US had successful War. The US - Iran War is not popular with the American people, the price of gas has gone up, with inflation the American people are having a tough time living on their wages. Trump has to win soon before the November Mid Terms.
Guardian: Reports in its 10.54am post the following, " Hope is in the air,' says Burnham at campaign launch.......British politics is tired. It needs a new script. And over the next four weeks, the people of Makerfield are going to write that script.”
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This does remind one of Tony Blair and New Labour. A dirty word these days in Labour circles. The one memory one has of Tony Blair is the IRAQ WAR, one hopes that Burnham is not offering a rehash of New Labour under new management. The voters of Makerfield deserve better, what are the problems in the area, it can't just be about Burnham ambition to be PM.
The Times: ( Hard Copy ) Reports that the Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting will fold his unofficial leadership campaign if Andy Burnham wins the by -election in Manchester.
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This comes from some close to the Wes Streeting campaign, others disagree, it really depends on the Manchester by - election. Burnham has to win in a REFORM Seat after the recent Council elections, Polls show Burnham beating Streeting in any leadership election. If Burnham loses, it would be Starmer vs. Streeting, Polls show Starmer beating Streeting, the by - election is in June 18th.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.16am post the following, " Late Queen wanted Andrew to become trade envoy, BTI chief wrote "
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It was said that the Late Queen would be dragged in to the Andrew scandal. Everyone makes mistakes, ex Prince Andrew was her favourite son, we all have blind spots for people we love, all the mistakes are at the door of Andrew, he has bought shame to the UK and the Royal Family. This is the last thing the King needs with his health problems. God Save the King.
BBC News: Reports in its 11.08am post the following, " Files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy in 2001 released "
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The Starmer Government is trying to divert attention from the non release of more Mandelson papers. This is an old tactic used by governments in trouble, show a Royal story, even a Ex - Royal. They are covering the bases before the important by - election in Manchester, will decide the fate of Sir Keir Starmer.
Fox News: Reports the following in a post, " Iran’s parliament speaker accuses US of ‘seeking to start a new war’: report "
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The Iranian House Speaker is spreading FAKE NEWS, does he even listen to US news, Trump just chickens out all the time, thus he known as a TACO President. The Trump Oval has no backbone, how many threats has he made against Iran since the bombing stopped and the ceasefire began, he is desperate for a way out of the War. POTUS graps at anything, this time it was the Gulf States that requested that he not bomb Iran again, they are afraid Iran will attack them once the US goes home. Chicken Trump is no JKF or Reagan.
BBC News: Reports " Two Russian warplanes "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month, "
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The RAF should send armed Jets as protection, as the article notes the Russians fired unsuccessful at RAF planes before, we should send a message that any such actions by the Russians will be considered a THREAT and the armed Fighters will take defensive action, even shooting down the Russian threat. The Russian Bear needs to have its paws clipped.
Sky News: Reports in its 8.46am post the following, " Revolutionary Guard threatens US with 'war beyond the region' "
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Thus more threats from Iran, whatever peace Terms the Tehran Regime has sent to the US are delusional and made to confuse Trump. The President is erratic and wants to end the War, he wants to open the Strait of Hormuz, he needs gas prices to go down. The Democrats are breathing down his neck, the Gulf Allies are afraid if the war restarts they will become targets. The TACO President must act or be seen as a chicken. The 2028 Presidential cycle will start soon, his VP needs the war over and for it to be successful.
Guardian: Reports the following, " US and Israel ‘hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader’....Airstrike at the start of the war was aimed at freeing populist ex-president from house arrest, US newspaper clpaims "
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This would have been an out there plan, Ahmadinejad is from central casting as a villain, he looks like the devil and his views are evil. The article reports that Trump wanted another Venezuela, taking out the leadership but keeping the Regime in power. The article reports that the Former President was out of favour with the now dead leader, the Supreme Leader. Interesting and fascinating story if true.
Guardian: Reports in its 11.46am post the following, " Iran army warns it will 'open new fronts' against US if attacks resume "
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The Tehran Regime is playing the US and Trump is allowing it, he is desperate for a win before the Mid Terms and Tehran knows this is his mind set. Thus these phony threats and phony peace proposals. Trump has shown that he is TACO, chicken, one presumes JFK and Reagan would have attacked by now. Appeasement never works.
Sky News: Reports in its 7.46am post the following, " Iran reveals its demands in latest peace plan sent to US "
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The new Iranian proposal should be rejected by the Trump Oval. They demands that sanctions should be lifted, that the US leave bases close to Iran, reparations for the WAR, does not mention their nuclear stockpile, release of funds, it goes on this vain. The TACO President should find his backbone and say NO. The Democrats and Gulf States would be appalled by such a plan. What will Trump do, ACT or take another TACO moment.
Guardian: Reports the following, " Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say....Donald Trump says plans for a US military attack on Iran have been paused because ‘serious negotiations are now taking place' "
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Iran is playing the Trump Oval, they show a bit of leg and Trump thinks the War is over, then when you get to the small print they change their minds. Tehran knows that Trump is weak and desperate to end the War he started, as stated in previous post, Trump is worried about the Mid Terms and the Democrats winning, if this happens they will invoke the War Powers Act, this will curb Trump in Iran. The TACO President is all at sea when it comes to Iran.
Sky News: Reports in its 2.02pm the following post, " Burnham: Brexit 'has been damaging' - but I'm not in favour of rejoining "
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The Labour psycho drama goes on, Burnham is running in a REFORM Manchester Seat and has to get elected first if he wants to challenge Sir Keir Starmer. The Labour Leader is not making it easy, he has stated he is not leaving No 10. The Burnham EU comments are in sharp contrast to Wes Streeting who wants to rejoin the EU, thus is the view of a vast majority of Labour members. The papers are having a field day with this unofficial race.
BBC News: Reports " US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as "serious negotiations are now taking place". "
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No wonder the Money Markets call TRUMP a TACO President, Trump Always Chickens Out, he has made threats to Iran before but always chickens out. A strong POTUS always follows through, Trump never does. Tehran can play this game till the crows come home. The President has placed the US military on a hair trigger to attack Iran, he will never do it, he is desperate to get out of the WAR before the Mid Terms in November. Trump the chicken should be his new nickname.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump to convene Situation Room meeting on potential Iran military options: report "
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The Trump Oval must finish the Iran War before the Democrats invoke the War Powers Act to restrict his actions. Tehran is playing the US with the peace process and ceasefire, they attacked a nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi with a drone, there was no release of radiation from the site. Trump cannot TACO again, his hardly there Presidential Credibility will be gone, if not gone already.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.30am post the following, " Fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant caused by 'drone strike' "
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The Tehran Regime wants to toughen it out, hitting a nuclear plant is very risky and dangerous. The post reports that no radiation was released, TRUMP must ACT, this is not another TACO moment, Trump and Israel have to take OUT the Iranian threat, history does not praise appeasers, bold action is needed. POTUS should follow the example of JFK and Reagan, action over words.
BBC News: Reports the following, " It is a "personal decision" for Sir Keir Starmer whether he chooses to fight any potential leadership contest, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said."
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Nandy is a Burnham fan but wants to appear loyal to the PM, thus the decision for the PM to resign is up to him. The Culture Secretary said it was odd to bring rejoining the EU up as Streeting did in his speech. In the by - election, the local council has just gone REFORM, Streeting has implied that the UK woes started after the UK left the EU in 2016, voters have other ideas. Thus far the PM has been very quiet since last week.
Sky News: Reports in its 4.44pm post the following, " Burnham seeking to return to parliament to 'save' Labour "
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What arrogance from the King of the North, does even care about the SEAT he is fighting for, the good voters of the seat, will want an MP who cares about pot holes, lack of affordable houses, the poor state council houses. Andy gives the impression it is about him and his ambition. The Reform should have a good chance in the Seat, talk about local issues and keeping out of the EU.
BBC News: Reports in its 3.39pm post the following, " Wes Streeting says he will stand in potential leadership contest "
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Thus the unofficial race for the Labour Leadership has began. The other candidates should be Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner. One starts to feel sorry for Sir Keir, nice man but unfit to be PM. So when will the official race start, well if Burnham wins in Manchester it should be June, all Labour polls show Burnham winning over Starmer and Streeting, so what does Starmer do, enter a race he will lose, or wait to see if Burnham wins in Manchester, in the local council elections the Seat went to Reform. Thus the UK and the Labour Party will have months of an unofficial campaign and an official one in June, should Burnham win, that Seat. If Starmer had any dignity he would announce his resignation and say it would be effective from the Labour Conference. Thus give Burnham time to run and win against Streeting. Or the PM could wait for the by-election and hope Burnham loses to Reform and polls showing his winning over Streeting, endless fun for political reporters and bloggers like this blog.
Fox News: Reports the following in a post " Trump suggests US could enter Iran over nuclear dust removal dispute "
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As the post notes that Trump has threatened this before, as always with Trump he chickens out. It would take thousands of troops and equipment to get the nuclear dust as Trump calls it, the Tehran Regime would never agree, this would lead to a major ground conflict. Thus are we seeing another weak THREAT from the Trump Oval.
Guardian: Reports in its 12.11pm post the following, " Kyiv, Lviv declare day of mourning after 24 killed in Russian strikes on capital "
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On the Ukraine this blog does trust Sir Keir Starmer, one does not know how the Labour Candidates feel about the WAR. The Ukraine War is the WAR that if it goes wrong could lead to WW3. While the World's attention has been on other events, Russia has carried on with its bombing of the Ukraine, the deaths and destruction is taking its toll on the poor people, they carry on with their resistance to Russia.
Sky News: Reports in its 5.11am post the following, " Trump: US and China 'feel very similar' about Iran war - and have 'settled a lot' during state visit "
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This blog does not trust China whatever they say to POTUS. China view policy over decades, not the 24 hour news cycle. They are not a democracy, they are Communist controlled, they control everything going on in China, they cannot be trusted. Proof is in the budding, what China actually does that counts.
BBC News: Reports in its 1.56am post the following, " Trump says China will withhold equipment from Iran "
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This State Visit by President Trump will be described by him as a successful if China really means that it won't help Tehran with military equipment, and will be helpful over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. POTUS is not a detailed man, let's see what China actually does!
BBC News: Reports the following in its 1.01pm post, " Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary "
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Thus the game is afoot, Wes Streeting has resigned, will he declare that he is a leadership candidate to become PM. One can expect that Angela Rayner and if he can find a seat, Andy Burnham to stand. Will the PM stand and go out with some dignity, that is the question.
Update: Sky News in its 1.24pm post states that Streeting will not call for an immediate contest, wants the PM to set out a timetable for his resignation.
Update: BBC News reports in its 5.41pm post that Andy Burnham has found a seat, will the PM try to stop him again. If he does not then he knows that Burnham will challenge him for the leadership. What will Starmer do? The one thing King of North has to do is win a by - election. Reform and the Greens will make it hard for Burnham to win, the by election will be seen as a national contest.
Update: Guardian reports in its 7.00pm post that the PM will not block Andy Burnham from standing in a by - election. Vote Burnham and DESPATCH Sir Keir could be the unofficial slogan of the Burnham Campaign, the King of the North returns to the House of Commons.
Guardian: Reports in its 10.54am post the following, " Kevin Schofield, political editor at HuffPost UK, says a Wes Streeting leadership challenge is now looking more unlikely. "
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It seems that the Health Secretary has bottled it, there is nothing worse than political cowardice. The press and this blogger are fed up, do it man or tell us your not running!
Noted: The State Opening of Parliament. The King has been dragged in to the Labour psycho drama, HM had a successful State Visit to the US, his health does not need Labour Games. God Save the King.
BBC News: Reports in its 1.50pm post the following, " Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting, No 10 says - amid talk of leadership challenge "
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Is the PM trying to warn Streeting off and others, or is trying to get inside Streeting head to warn him off. Thus we wait to see if Angela Rayner enters the race supported by Andy Burnham, could be her Chancellor, seat in the Lords. Thus we wait the announcement from the Health Secretary that he is resign his post to run.
Noted: Trump in China, how will the visit go, US is in a war with Iran, Tehran is ally of China.
BBC News: Reports in its 12.18pm post the following, " Supporters of Wes Streeting expect him to launch leadership challenge "
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It seems this blog was wrong last night, Wes Streeting is running for the Labour Leadership, well his Allies have told the press. Thus one can expect Angela Rayner to run as Andy Burnham is not an MP. Will PM Starmer run, he could lose to either candidate. One gets the impression the PM is very stubborn and a process man, he is a lawyer after all.
Daily Mail: Reports " Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer will hold crunch showdown meeting tomorrow over Labour's week of 'turbulence'... but will the health secretary use it to climb down over leadership bid? "
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The tone of the article suggest that Streeting will NOT stand against Starmer, that the meeting is just a show that he can tell his supporters that he has talked to the PM and said things have to change. There is nothing worse than political cowardice, he had the chance today to set off his campaign and keep the King of the North up North. The failure to ACT will haunt him, the history is written by winners and those that take RISKS. After today Streeting is busted flush, no will support him in the future, leaders LEAD, and if your chosen candidate is WEAK there will be others who will take the fight to Starmer, the King will have to find a safe seat and win a by-election to get back to the House of Commons. There are a lot of ifs in the above, someone called it fantasy politics. Thus Starmer will be with us for the duration.
Guardian: Reports the following, " Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘life support’ after rejecting peace proposals....US president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockade "
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Tehran has played Trump along, they know he wants to end the War before the China trip and the Mid Terms. Trump has to get Iran's nuclear stockpile and open the Strait of Hormuz or the War will be seen as a failure and a strategic win for Iran. The Trump's Oval rhetoric, has locked Trump in, he either grants concessions to Iran or restarts the WAR.
BBC News: Reports in its 9.52pm post the following, " Leadership challenge has not been triggered, Starmer tells ministers "
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It seems that Sir Keir Starmer has saved himself for today, unless we see Cabinet resignations, if not its political cowardice of the first order. Thus the phyco drama about the Labour leadership will go on, in till more of Mandelson files are released.
Update: The BBC News reports the following in its 6.24pm post: The Health Secretary will see the PM tomorrow morning, will he deliver the gun and brandy. If not then Starmer will go on, in till there is another scandal. The futures of the Health Secretary, Home Secretary and finally the Foreign Secretary look Bleak if they do not act, a Starmer reshuffle could see them sacked. As the old saying goes, if you go after the King you better despatch him or his revenge will be mighty.
Guardian: Reports in its 9.51pm post the following " Exclusive: Senior cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set out timetable for his departure "
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This could it for Sir Keir, the woman have the balls to tell him its over, they include the Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary. The men of the Cabinet either support Sir Keir or are hiding under a rock, afraid to ACT. How about a female as the next Labour PM, can't do any worse than Sir Keir, the clock is ticking on Labour.
Sky News: Reports in its 10.32pm post the following, " Iran rejects US plan - Iranian media "
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So what NOW, what will the Trump Oval do NOW, Iran has played Trump like a fool. They want endless talks, never reaching the point, they want to keep their nuclear stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cannot allow this, his Presidential Credibility would be in shreads, thus we wait action from the White House, more on the Blockade or new strikes on Iran. Trump can't chicken out again!
Noted: REAGAN on Netflix, excellent movie, just felt it left out, the Reagan dark horse candidacy for the 1968 Republican nomination. The electrifying 1976 Speech to the Republican Convention. The the Reagan visit to Moscow and his walk with Gorbachev in red square in 1988.
BBC News: Reports in its 12.06pm post that the Labour backbencher has withdrawn her challenge.
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The Labour Party has flunked the leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour MPs are out of touch with voters, Cabinet Ministers care more about the perks of being in the Cabinet. The cars and civil servants to protect Ministers from making fools of themselves. If Reform win the next General Election, today is the road that started the process.
Guardian: Reports " Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays....Trump expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’ "
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Thus Tehran was playing the Trump Oval, have they overplayed their hand with Trump. One has to ask if the bombing will restart, or will the Blockade be given more time. One can presume that oil prices will go up, thus gas prices will go up in the US before the Mid Terms. POTUS will not be happy, the War going will be the background to his visit to China. Thus his Presidential Credibility is in threads.
Fox News: Reports " Trump blasts Iran for decades of deception, says will no longer be 'laughing' at US "
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There is still no word from the White House on the Iranian response to the US peace Plan. Tehran stated it was transferring its reply through Pakisran. It does give one the impression that Tehran is playing the US, waiting and waiting till last to give a reply, they know that Trump is weak and the War is unpopular in the US; Trump did not sell the WAR; and Trump wants to go to China with the War solved. Thus we wait for word.
BBC News: Reports " Angela Rayner has warned that Labour faces its "last chance" after heavy election losses this week, as she backed Andy Burnham to return to Westminster "
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Thus the soft left speaks, the Angela Rayner wing of the Party wants a return to more left wing policies, this is the reason that Sir Keir Starmer must stay. Angela Rayner has still not cleared her tax problems, that is why she wants to delay any Labour contest, the King of North appeal is to cover herself with the soft left. Power is taken not shared, and Real contenders do not wait.
Sky News: Reports in its 1.55pm post the following, " Iran finally sends response to US proposal to end war - state media "
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The Tehran Government has taken its time, or they are playing the Americans. Tehran knows that Trump wants the WAR finished before his visit to China. Thus they will want concessions for opening the Strait of Hormuz and their nuclear stockpile. Thus we await news from the White House.
BBC News: Reports the following, " Surveying the scale of Labour's disastrous elections performance, the number of Labour MPs saying publicly that Sir Keir Starmer should resign or attach a sell-by date to his premiership had passed 20 by late Friday evening. "
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Yesterday was a disaster for the Labour Party, the problem is Sir Keir, he is loathed within the Country, that is why REFORM did well, also Starmer is very pro EU, he wants the UK closer to the EU. The Labour Party is very tribal, from the soft left to those on the right, neither side wants the candidate supporting the other to lead. Thus no one has placed their heads above trenches to challenge Starmer. The PM is a firm supporter of the Ukraine, this blog does not trust the mentioned candidates on the issue. Thus Sir Keir will survive for now, bringing back yesterday's politicians is not a good idea, shows Starmer is out of ideas and does not understand the problem, its him!!
Update:Reports in its 4.54pm post below. A backbencher, Catherine West will put her name forward on Monday if no Cabinet Minister stands. A hail Mary pass here, doubts it will be successful, RMS Starmer is heading towards that Iceberg in 2028/9. The end of Labour?
BBC News: Reports " Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, "
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While the World's attention has been on the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, the WAR that could lead WW3 has been on going, Russia hitting the Ukraine with Drones and missiles, with no concern towards innocent casualties, and the Ukraine pushing the Russians back in the Donbas. The Russians only want a ceasefire as on May 9th they celebrate their win over Nazi Germany, the grander ceremonies of the past have been replaced with just soldiers due to the worry that the Ukraine would attack any tanks on the parade. Also reported Putin is afraid of assassination or a coup from his own side. That is the problem if your tyrant.
Sky News: Reports in its 3.34pm the following, " US jet fires on two oil tankers heading for Iran - as new clashes reported in Strait of Hormuz "
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Thus more strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, both sides will blame the other. Two Iranian tankers trying to make Iranian ports and thwart the American blockade of Iran. The US is still waiting for the Tehran response to their peace proposal. Why the delay, very fishy or Tehran is playing games and are trying to place pressure on a very erratic US President. That is not a good idea with Trump's fingers on the trigger.
Guardian: Reports in its 12.14pm post the following, " Iran's foreign minister: 'Iranians never bow to pressure' "
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The Tehran Regime is taking its time to reply to the US peace proposal, YES, NO or Yes But does not take days. Trump has shown that he is a chicken who never follows through. IS the Iranian Regime seeking more concessions when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz or their nuclear stockpile. Trump needs a public win, anything else would be a humiliation before the Mid Terms and the start of 2028 Presidential cycle. The Tehran Regime should not over play their hand.
Sky News: Reports in its 10.32pm post the following, " US conducted 'defensive' strikes against at least two locations in Iran, American official says "
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The US waiting for Iran's response to its latest peace plan, thus every action by Iran is seen as a skirmish in the words of Trump. The Trump Oval wants out of the War before Trump's visit to China and the Mid Terms. The price of gas has gone up and inflation is making harder for Americans to pay their bills. The Democrats are using affordability against the Trump Oval, thus a weak Trump wants out of the War.
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Guardian: Reports in its 12.52pm post the following on a deal between the US and Iran, " If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before. "
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This POTUS being good coo/bad cop in one. On the good side Trump will lift sanctions and there will be talks on Iran's nuclear stockpile, the bad cop is offering increased bombing. This could be Trump's Munich 1938, Tehran get what it wants and Trump gets a piece of paper. PEACE IN OUR TIME ANYONE!
BBC News: Reports in its 10.34am post, " White House believes it's close to agreeing memorandum with Iran to end war - US report "
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The Obama deal with Iran took two and a half years to get before Trump ripped it up in his 1st term. The Memorandum will be like Chamberlain signed agreement with Hitler at Munich, it will lead to to war a did the Chamberlain-Hitler agreement. The Tehran Regime will lie, cheat over any nuclear deal, they can open or close the Strait of Hormuz as they want, this is Trump's Munich agreement of 1938.
Sky News: Reports in its 12.01am post the following, " Trump: 'Project Freedom' to be paused "
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Thus another Trump TACO moment, the US Navy only has had 2 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, now Trump paused the operation, just because Pakistan asked, does not mean you grant the request. What has Iran agreed to do, NOTHING, Trump is desperate, he wants out of the War he started, Trump is so weak, its embarrassing for the US and the World.
BBC News: Reports in its 6.03pm the following, " Government bond markets have all fallen since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, meaning the effective cost of borrowing for governments has shot up. "
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This is bad for Government funding, that means the government can spend less on Defence, and other government priorities. The shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not really hit the UK yet, it will, the PM has warned inflation is coming, and the War is not finished as yet, it could days, weeks even months. Start saving those pennies.
Guardian: Reports in its 5.50pm post the following, " US president Donald Trump urged Iran Tuesday to “do the smart thing” and make a deal, saying even as a Middle East ceasefire teetered that he did not want to kill more Iranians. "
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POTUS believes everything is a deal, that is a mistake in international politics, as LBJ found in the Vietnam War, he just wanted to get in a room with North Vietnam leader and do a deal, Hanoi was a national movement that wanted ONE Vietnam under the communism. It is the same with Iran, a Revolutionary Government that is a Islamic theocracy, there is no talking to them, there can only be one winner.
Sky News: Reports in its 5.02pm post the following, " Trump says he'll crash Iran economy 'because I want to win' "
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POTUS means it, the Iranian economy is FREE FALL already, inflation is in nightmare dreams in the West. The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is blocking Iran from selling its oil, thus funding the State and allowing Iran to fun Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. Trump wants people out on the Streets, calling for the downfall of the Tehran Regime.
Fox News: Reports the following, " US-flagged vessels 'successfully transited' Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's 'Project Freedom': CENTCOM "
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At last Trump is doing something, like Reagan's Convoy of tankers in the late 1980s. The US Navy might have to defend itself, Tehran will make fake claims, it needs to bolster support with its minority supporters. Readers should have 2 sources for their news, everything is political these days.
Guardian: Reports in its 11.48am post the following, " Axios’ global affairs correspondent, Barak Ravid, has posted on X to say that a senior US official denies the American ship was hit by Iranian missiles. "
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Thus the Iranian claim was FAKE NEWS, the Regime does this to bolster its supporters, that why a FREE press is needed. The Trump Oval would have acted if a US ship was hit. Readers should be wary of original sources, they might be trying to Spin the news. This is not new for this war.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.11am post the following, " Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media "
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The above is from Iranian state TV, it could be FAKE News, waiting for confirmation from Western Media or the US. IF TRUE, the US will hit back hard IF TRUE, the fog of war, information is a weapon.
BBC News: Reports " President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. "
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Is another TACO moment from Trump, what will Iran do, just do nothing, Trump states talks are going well with Iran, this blog does not see the theocracy in Tehran agreeing to this new policy, will there be limited action around the Strait of Hormuz? More questions than answers!
Guardian: Reports, " Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’....US president to review Iranian proposal but signals scepticism amid deadlock and fears of renewed strikes "
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This only leaves Trump with the one option, a strategic strike on Iran, take out the infrastructure and the nuclear plants, those published and ones off the books, force the people out in the streets and have them call for the removal of the theocracy. Tehran is playing games, trying to play out the clock, Trump must take control of the Board and WIN.
Sky News: Reports in its 3.02pm post the following, " Iran says Trump must choose 'between impossible operation and bad deal' "
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This leaves Trump with one option, he has to strike Iran harder and take out its infrastructure, get the people out on the streets and support them this time. The Theocracy has over played its hand, it thinks it has Trump over a barrel, Trump does not see himself as a loser. A massive military strike, might be the only option left for the Trump Oval.
BBC News: Reports " Iran has received a US response to its latest peace proposal, Iranian state-linked media have said. "
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It would be a miracle and political suicide for the Trump to agree to the demands from that has been leaked to the press. Opening of the Strait of Hormuz, removal of US bases around Iran, reparations for the US bombing, no going back to bombing after peace talks, that is just some of the demands, no discussion of the nuclear issue in till later. Its a Iranian wish list, what are they smoking in Tehran. The Theocracy is playing games! We wait reaction from Iran.
